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“We need to preserve all of the open spaces we can. Our live oak’s must be preserved.” ~ Donna R.

“I strongly believe what we save saves us and I am willing to expand the awareness to preserve this natural sanctuary. Live Oak Grove should be preserved for generations to enjoy it’s pure beauty! Thank you for this opportunity to speak for the trees!” ~ Amanda B.

“The beauty of Virginia Beach’s natural open spaces is one of the main reasons I and my family choose it as our vacation spot year after year. Please don’t take down your beautiful trees for more development.” ~ Alison F.

“Hope it is preserved as a park and more of these trees are planted. I think this is more important culturally than silviculturally. These are emblems of the coastal South and much of the native live oak forest in Virginia has been replaced with homes, hotels and pine forests. The same goes for Spanish Moss, which was once more common. I understand the need for the homes, hotels and the pine forests. That being said, when we can preserve some of these sites and plant more (and transplant more Spanish Moss), then it allows Virginia Beach to look like Virginia Beach, not just some other cookie cutter subdivision with Bradford pear, maples and pin oaks (all of which occur in developed areas from Maine to Florida). I would also like to see dwarf palmetto re-established in some areas, as it once once native to far SE VA.” ~ Mike H.

“I was with a group that visited this site today (2.6.18). It was an “enchanted forest.”” ~ Pam M.